List of Plants Toxic to Dogs A to C

Details and an alphabetical list of plants toxic to dogs can be
found on the next 3 pages. While we have tried to make the list
as complete as possible, it is impossible to capture the thousands of
plant varieties. If you have a specific question about a plant,
please fill out the form on our dog plant
poison question and answer page. If you suspect that your dog is
poisoned, call your veterinarian or a dog poison hotline (888) 426-4435
immediately. If the poisoning just happened, vomiting up what went into
the body is the treatment of choice. To induce vomiting use hydrogen
peroxide (3% solution), 1 teaspoon (5 ml) per 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of
body weight. Repeat every 15-20 min., up to 3x. Be sure to contact a
veterinarian as soon as you can, before administering treatment.

List of Dog Poisonous Plants

You will find hundreds of plants toxic to dogs on the following
three pages. It is impossible to capture every variety, so please
consider this more of a guide. Look for related species if you cannot
find a specific plant. Also try the search box as well. If you see no
symptoms listed next to a plant, look for general symptoms on your dog
such as irritation around the mouth, drooling, breathing problems,
increased heart rate, vomiting, stomach pain, nausea and diarrhea.

Amaryllis (vomiting, diarrhea, depression, appetite loss,
tremors,
drooling, abdominal pain): All types of amaryllis are plants toxic to
dogs. Note that this is an Easter and Christmas plant that is toxic to
dogs. It
causes symptoms such as gastrointestinal problems (diarrhea, abdominal
pain, vomiting) as well as hypersalivation, tremors, depression,
abdominal pain, excessive salivation and avoidance of
food (anorexia).

Amaryillis is a Common Easter and
Christmas Plannt that is Toxic to Dogs
Source: Ellen Zagory, UC Davis Arboretum

American yew: symptoms in dogs include diarrhea and vomting.

Andromeda Japonica

Angel's Trumpet: varied symptoms in dogs such as vomiting and
nausea.

Angel's Wings: Part of the bugmansia speciies and can cause
vomiting and nausea in dogs.

Anemone: This plant will irritate the dogs mucus membranes. The
result is bleeding from the inflammation of and bleeding of the lining
of the stomach (hemmorhagic gastritis), blisters, convulsions, shock
and death.

Apple: seeds can be toxic.

Apple Leaf Croton

Apricot (seeds): symptoms can include diarrhea, vomiting, stomach
pain. Can be fatal so act fast.

Arborvitae: Plants toxic to dogs that can cause poisoning if
eaten in large quantity. Look for skin allergic reaction.

Asparagus Fern: The asparagus fern is one of the plants toxic to dogs that causes symptoms such as
diarrhea, vomiting, gastric problems such as stomach upset and allergic
dermatitis (dog skin inflammation)

The Asparagus Fern is a Dog
Poisonous Plant that Causes Stomach Distress and Related Symptoms

Atropa belladona: the entire plant, especially the seeds and
roots can be toxic to pets.

Australian Nut

Autumn Crocus: This poison plants dog causes problems such as
organ damage, bone marrow problems, vomiting with blood, diarrhea and
shock. It can also irritate the dog's mouth. Can cause death in dogs.

Avocado (pit and fruit): Look for symptoms such as diarrhea,
vomiting, breathing problems. Can
cause death if not treated.

Azalea: Symptoms include weakness, upset stomach, drooling, heart
failure,
depression,
possible coma. These types of poison plants dog contain
grayantoxins. It can lead to death or a coma.

The Azalea/Rhgododendron Has A Natural Chemical that is Toxic to Dogs

B

Baby's Breath

Balsem pair: may result in vomiting, diarrhea, painful stomach.

Baneberry: the berry and roods of this wildflower can be toxic to
dogs.

Barilla (leaves and stems)

Bird of Paradise (seeds or pods are poisonous): the pods of this
garden flower should not be
ingested by dogs. Symptoms include mouth swelling, difficulty with
swallowing, breathing problems, stomach upset.

Butttercup: The entire plant is toxic to dogs, especially the
leaves. Varied digestive tract related symptoms in dogs such as stomach
pain and diarrhea. May cause a skin reaction.

C

Caladium: This is a house plant, with all parts toxic to dogs.
Symptoms include mouth swelling, swallowingi problems, respiratory
issues, gastrointestinal upset.

Calico Bush: Toxic to dogs in larger quantities.

Calla Lily: Same symptoms as caladium.

Caper Spurge

Cardinal Flower

Carolina jessamine: This ornamental plant has flowers and leaves
that are poisonous to dogs.

Castor Bean (leaves and seeds): The toxin in castor bean is
ricin, which can cause
abdominal pain, loss of appetite, diarrhea and vomiting. A severe case
can lead to death, coma, seizures, tremors, muscle twitching and
dehydration.

Cycads: (Sago Palm, Cardboard Palm) This entire plant is toxic to
dogs, with the most
toxin in the seeds. Symptoms associated with ingestion of this plant
include liver failure, seizures, vomiting, diarrhea and depression.

Cyclamen: The roots of this plant contain cyclamine, a dog
poison. Symptoms including gastrointestinal problems (diarrhea,
vomiting), excessive salivation, heart rhythm problems, and vomiting.
In
some cases it can cause seizures and death.